part-time course guide 2013/14

PART-TIMECOURSE GUIDE

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It’s your time to...

Are you looking to change jobs, enhance your career, or simply enrol on a course?

Grantham College can help you achieve this.

We have over 250 courses on offer this year in a wide range of areas including Automotive, Hair & Beauty

and Visual, Performing Arts & Media. For those who are looking to stretch themselves further we also have a

number of Higher Education courses.

It’s your time to...

Are you looking to change jobs, enhance your career, or simply enrol on a course?

Grantham College can help you achieve this.

We have over 250 courses on offer this year in a wide range of areas including Automotive, Hair & Beauty

and Visual, Performing Arts & Media. For those who are looking to stretch themselves further we also have a

number of Higher Education courses.

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FinderAccess to Higher EducationAnimal CareBusinessComputingConstructionEngineeringESOLFunctional SkillsGCSEsHair & BeautyHealth & Social CareHospitality & CateringLanguagesSportTeacher EducationTravel & TourismVisual, Performing Arts & MediaBusiness Development CentreEmployability and ICT SkillsAS/A LevelsHigher Education

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Pages: 02, 03, 04, 05, 28, 29

In this section you will find information on the College, finance, ways to apply, Open Events, payment and Work Club.

If you are 24 or over you may qualify for the new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

We know money is important to people,

so here’s some advice and information to help you plan your

finances.

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■ If you are 24 or over you may qualify for the new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan which could make starting College even easier for you. You can apply for this from 1 April for courses starting 1 August 2013 and onwards to help with your tuition fees.

■ Most learners aged 24 and over, studying at Level 3 and above, will qualify for these new loans from the UK government.

■ It is easy to apply. Your household income is not taken into account and there is no credit check. You will not have to pay the loan back until your income is over £21,000 a year. For more information please contact our Student Finance Officer Jo Bowman on 01476 400281.

FinanceREDUCE yOUR FEES

Part-Time courses at Grantham College have always represented great value and there are a variety of ways in which you can reduce the cost of learning even further.

FEE COnCESSIOnS

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you may be eligible for FREE or substantially reduced tuition fees on many courses run by the College. Check the list below to see if you are eligible.

To take advantage of fee concessions you will need to provide appropriate proof of entitlement when you enrol – the College cannot accept an enrolment without proof being provided. For further details, Freephone the Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment team on 0800 0521 577.

FEE REMISSIOn CATEGORIES

Learners in the following categories may be eligible for remission of tuition fees:

■ Learners aged 19-23 undertaking their first Full Level 2 qualification

■ Learners aged 19-23 undertaking Foundation Learning (pre-Level 2) to progress to Level 2 or above

■ Learners aged 19-23 undertaking their first Full Level 3 qualification

■ Learners undertaking English & maths Functional Skills including GCSE English and Maths

■ Learners in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) in the Work Related Activity Group

■ Unemployed learners in receipt of certain non-active benefits where skills training will help them into work.

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Learning at collegecan be an excitingnew experience,

which can open your mind up to a whole

new world.

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At Grantham College we are pleased to provide not only high-quality education, but support and guidance for everyone who studies here. Your well-being and success are important to us - experienced, professional staff are always available to you. We have detailed some of the most important facilities and services in this section, and our friendly Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment Team are always happy to help with any other questions you may have.

More about collegeFood & Drink: Refectory & NixxA wide selection of meals are available from the main Refectory at very competitive prices. Snacks are available from vending machines throughout the College and also from Nixx, our shop and cafeteria.

Nixx has seating for over 100 people and provides a choice of hot and cold snacks, including confectionery,

paninis, bagels, salads and jacket potatoes, as well as stationery, cards, personal items and postage stamps. Evening meals are available from 4.30pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Careers & Higher Education AdviceCareers advice and guidance is available via an appointment system to current students and anyone considering coming to study at the College. It is also available for members of the public. The College has a Matrix Quality Award for its Information, Advice, Guidance &

Enrolment services and a Career Mark for its Careers Education. The College Careers Adviser is based in

the Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment area. The Careers Adviser will also assist you with UCAS applications and interview preparation if you want to go onto Higher Education. Appointments can be made at the Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment desk.

Personal TutorsOn enrolment you will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is responsible for your welfare whilst you are at

College. They will monitor and support you with your academic progress and provide help when necessary. This

includes supplying references for employment or Higher Education.

Childcare Stepping Stones Nursery is the partner nursery for Grantham College. The nursery is a short distance from the College grounds and provides full-time day care for children aged from birth to 11 years old. Stepping Stones aim to provide a secure, caring and stimulating environment in small, homely, age-specific areas. Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace and to fulfil their potential in all areas of development.

In August 2010 the nursery was graded Outstanding by OFSTED.

Nursery opening times are 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Nursery

fees are charged at £4.35 per hour, although discounts are offered for Grantham College students.

Parents are welcome to view the nursery at their convenience, appointments are not necessary. For more information please contact the nursery on 01476 593643.

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Introduction to First Aid for Dogs PFC00044 22/03/2014 1 10.00 14.00 £45 x

Introduction to Grooming PFC00043 22/02/2014 1 09.30 15.00 £60 xPFC00043 26/04/2014 1 09.30 15.00 £60 xPFC00043 14/06/2014 1 09.30 15.00 £60 x

Understanding Your CatPFC00042 24/04/2014 4 18.00 20.00 £80 x

Understanding Your DogPFC00041 27/02/2014 4 18.00 20.00 £80 x

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Certificate in Small Animal Care

PGB46001 17/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £500-£950* x

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Certificate in Dog Grooming Assistant

PGB46011 13/01/2014 10 09.00 15.30 £550 x x x

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EL 2 Step into the Future (Pre-Access/Adult Study Skills)

PGA25020 09/09/2013 17 10.00 15.00 £385 x xPGA25020 03/02/2014 17 10.00 15.00 £385 x x

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EL 3 Access to Higher Education (3 days per week)

FGA25040 09/09/2013 35 10.00 15.00 £3022 F L E X IFGA25040 03/02/2014 35 10.00 15.00 £3022 F L E X I

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*If a learner already holds a level 2 qualification they will have to pay the higher fee advertised.

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Award in Bookkeeping

PGB35531 18/09/2013 20 09.30 12.30 £355-£655* x

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AAT Certificate in Accounting

PGB35091 18/09/2013 34 14.00 19.00 £750 x

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Certificate in Financial Services PFC00094 17/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £570 x

Certificate in Human Resource Practice PGB35431 19/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £1,265 x

AAT Diploma in AccountingPGB35101 19/09/2013 34 13.00 19.00 £1,985 x

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AAT Diploma in Accounting

PGB35111 18/09/2013 34 13.00 19.00 £1,985 x

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Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management

PFC00098 10/09/2013 34 17.30 21.00 £1,250 x

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7540-12 Diploma ICT Systems Support

PGS70161 17/09/2013 33 18.00 20.30 £485-£915* x x

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NEBOSH - Management of Health & Safety (NGC1) PFC00075 28/10/2013 6 09.00 17.00 £455 xPFC00075 07/04/2014 6 09.00 17.00 £455 x

NEBOSH - Construction Pathway (NCC1 & NCC2)PFC00077 06/01/2014 10 09.00 17.00 £850 xPFC00077 30/06/2014 10 09.00 17.00 £850 x

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PCDL in Construction Skills (Carpentry) TBC 08/10/13 3 18.00 21.00 FREE x

PCDL in Plastering TBC 19/09/13 3 18.00 21.00 FREE x

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Award in Construction Skills (Carpentry) PGS75551 05/11/2013 10 18.00 21.00 £270-£470* x x

Award in PlasteringPGS75571 07/11/2013 10 10.00 16.30 £270-£470* xPGS75571 24/04/2014 10 10.00 16.30 £270-£470* x

Certificate in Basic Construction Skills (Carpentry) PGS75561 11/02/2014 10 18.00 21.00 £270-£470* x x

Certificate in Brickwork PGS75460 17/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £440-£790* x

Certificate in Painting & Decorating PGS75591 17/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £440-£790* x

Certificate in Plastering PGS75581 10/10/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £440-£790* x

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Certificate in Site Management PGS75351 17/09/2013 20 18.00 21.00 £1,645 x x

Diploma in Site Management PGS75461 17/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £5, 420 x x


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Basic Electrics PFC00078 01/10/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £485 x x xPFC00078 04/02/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £485 x x xPFC00078 08/04/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £485 x x xPFC00078 10/06/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £485 x x x

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Introduction to Routine Servicing & Mechanical EquipmentPGS80451 06/11/2013 15 18.00 21.00 £120 x

PGS80451 08/04/2014 2 09.30 16.30 unemployedonly (FREE) x x x

NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations

PGS80321 18/09/2013 34 09.00 16.15 £475-£870* F L E X I

Certificate in Warehousing

PGS90071 18/09/2013 33 18.00 21.00 £350-£650* x

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Award in 2D Computer Aided Drawing

PFC00095/PGS80241 19/09/2013 34 18.15 20.30 £460 x

Award in 3D Computer Aided Drawing Parametric ModellingPFC00096/PGS80242 17/09/2013 34 18.15 20.30 £460 x

NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations PGS80331 18/09/2013 34 09.00 16.15 £865 F L E X I

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Computer Aided Drawing Parametric Modelling

PFC00097/PGS80931 17/09/2013 34 18.15 20.30 £460 x

Award in 2D Computer Aided DrawingPFC00100/PGS80521 19/09/2013 34 18.15 20.30 £460 x

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering PGS80101 19/09/2013 34 09.00 19.30 £5,420 x

2382-12 17th Edition - Incorporating Amendment 1:2011 PFC00079 17/09/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £360 x x xPFC00079 12/11/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £360 x x xPFC00079 15/01/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £360 x xPFC00079 25/03/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £360 x x xPFC00079 13/05/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £360 x x xPFC00079 01/07/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £360 x x x



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Introduction to UK Culture

PYY95610 16/09/2013 4 09.30 12.00 FREE x


PYY95610 17/09/2013 4 09.30 12.00 FREE x

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PYY95610 18/09/2013 4 09.30 12.00 FREE x

PYY95610 18/09/2013 4 18.00 20.30 FREE x

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PYY25610 14/10/2013 12 09.30 12.00 £190 x

Certificate ESOL Part B

PYY25615 10/02/2014 16 09.30 12.00 £160 x

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Certificate ESOL Part A

PYY25620 15/10/2013 12 09.30 12.00 £190 x

PYY25620 15/10/2013 12 18.00 20.00 £190 x


PYY25625 11/02/2014 16 09.30 12.00 £160 x

PYY25625 11/02/2014 16 18.00 20.30 £160 x

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Certificate ESOL Part A

PYY25630 16/10/2013 12 09.30 12.00 £190 x

PYY25630 16/10/2013 12 18.00 20.30 £190 x


PYY25635 12/02/2014 16 09.30 12.00 £160 x

PYY25635 12/02/2014 16 18.00 20.30 £160 x

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ESOL Functional Skills

PYY25640 19/09/2013 34 09.30 11.30 FREE x

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ESOL Functional Skills

PYY25660 17/09/2013 34 09.30 11.30 FREE x

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Functional Skills English

PYY25661 29/10/2013 28 13.00 14.30 FREE x

Functional Skills Maths

PYY25681 16/09/2013 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25681 19/09/2013 17 18.00 20.00 FREE xPYY25681 03/02/2014 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25681 06/02/2014 17 18.00 20.00 FREE x

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PYY25662 29/10/2013 28 13.00 14.30 FREE x



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English Language

PGA20041 10/09/2013 34 18.30 21.00 FREE x

PGA20041 11/09/2013 34 09.30 12.00 FREE x

Mathematics PGS85061 11/09/2013 34 09.30 12.00 FREE x

MathematicsPGS85051 12/09/2013 34 18.30 21.00 FREE x

Science B PGS85091 11/09/2013 34 13.15 16.30 £330 x

Spanish PGA20271 17/09/2013 34 18.30 20.30 £330 x

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Functional Skills English PYY25671 16/09/2013 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25671 17/09/2013 17 18.00 20.00 FREE xPYY25671 03/02/2014 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25671 04/02/2014 17 18.00 20.00 FREE x

Functional Skills Maths PYY25691 16/09/2013 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25691 19/09/2013 17 18.00 20.00 FREE xPYY25691 03/02/2014 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25691 06/02/2014 17 18.00 20.00 FREE x

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Functional Skills English PYY25672 16/09/2013 17 11.00 12.30 FREE xPYY25672 17/09/2013 17 18.00 20.00 FREE xPYY25672 03/02/2014 17 11.00 12.30 FREE xPYY25672 04/02/2014 17 18.00 20.00 FREE x

Functional Skills Maths PYY25692 16/09/2013 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25692 19/09/2013 17 18.00 20.00 FREE xPYY25692 03/02/2014 17 13.00 15.00 FREE xPYY25692 06/02/2014 17 18.00 20.00 FREE x

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EL 3 Acentis Literacy

PFC00081 27/09/2013 28 13.00 16.00 £765 x

Acentis Maths PFC00080 27/09/2013 28 09.00 12.00 £765 x

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Advanced Waxing PFC00059 28/11/2013 1 14.00 17.30 £55 xPFC00059 27/03/2014 1 14.00 17.30 £55 xPFC00059 05/06/2014 1 14.00 17.30 £55 x

Advanced Waxing SLEAFORD PFC00002 21/11/2013 1 09.00 12.30 £55 xPFC00002 20/03/2014 1 09.00 12.30 £55 xPFC00002 22/05/2014 1 09.00 12.30 £55 x

Hopi Ear PFC00086 14/11/2013 1 14.00 17.30 £75 xPFC00086 13/03/2014 1 14.00 17.30 £75 xPFC00086 15/05/2014 1 14.00 17.30 £75 x

Hopi Ear SLEAFORDPFC00087 07/11/2013 1 09.00 12.30 £75 xPFC00087 06/03/2014 1 09.00 12.30 £75 xPFC00087 08/05/2014 1 09.00 12.30 £75 x

Hot Stone Massage PFC00084 07/11/2013 2 14.00 17.30 £155 x

Hot Stone Massage SLEAFORDPFC00085 14/11/2013 2 09.00 12.30 £155 x

Indian Head Massage PFC00082 31/10/2013 2 14.00 17.30 £125 x

Indian Head Massage SLEAFORDPFC00083 10/10/2013 2 09.00 12.30 £125 x

Spray Tan Application PFC00060 21/11/2013 1 14.00 17.30 £55 xPFC00060 20/03/2014 1 14.00 17.30 £55 xPFC00060 22/05/2014 1 14.00 17.30 £55 x

Spray Tan Application SLEAFORD PFC00003 14/11/2013 1 09.00 12.30 £55 xPFC00003 13/03/2014 1 09.00 12.30 £55 xPFC00003 15/05/2014 1 09.00 12.30 £55 x



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Certificate in Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector

PGB40021 14/01/2014 20 18.00 21.00 £515-£965* x

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Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up PGB40181 02/10/2013 31 18.00 21.00 £360 x

Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up SLEAFORD PSB40181 03/10/2013 31 18.00 21.00 £360 x

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Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy PGB40211 16/09/2013 34 13.30 17.30 £1,415 x

Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy SLEAFORD PSB40211 17/09/2013 34 13.30 17.30 £1,415 x

NVQ in Beauty Therapy - Massage Route PGB40011 18/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £3,345 x

NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Massage Route SLEAFORD PSB40011 19/09/2013 34 12.00 16.00 £3,345 x


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Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care & Children & Young People’s Settings

PGA15211 27/09/2013 12 09.00 16.30 £350-£650* xPGA15211 28/02/2014 12 09.00 16.30 £350-£650* x

SIGNATURE British Sign Language

PGA10021 18/09/2013 34 18.30 20.30 £225-£390* x

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Award in Counselling Concepts PFC00088 24/09/2013 11 18.00 21.00 £190 xPFC00088 25/02/2014 11 18.00 21.00 £190 x

Award in Substance MisusePFC00093 10/09/2013 16 17.45 20.45 £300 xPFC00093 25/02/2014 16 17.45 20.45 £300 x

SIGNATURE British Sign Language

PGA10041 19/09/2013 34 18.00 20.30 £460 x

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Certificate in Counselling Skills

PGA25121 19/09/2013 34 18.00 21.00 £810 x

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Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

PGA25251 17/09/2013 68 18.00 21.00 £2,880 x



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Sugar Craft for Beginners PGB45331 16/09/2013 20 18.00 21.00 £240-£440* x

NVQ in Hospitality (Food Preparation & Cooking) PGB45041 18/09/2013 34 10.30 14.00 £360-£660* x

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Food Safety Award PFC00090 23/09/2013 1 09.00 16.00 £75 xPFC00090 20/11/2013 1 09.00 16.00 £75 xPFC00090 27/02/2014 1 09.00 16.00 £75 xPFC00090 01/05/2014 1 09.00 16.00 £75 xPFC00090 04/07/2014 1 09.00 16.00 £75 x

Highfield Award in Personal Licence Holders PFC00058 23/09/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £145 xPFC00058 21/10/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £145 x

NVQ in Professional CookeryPGB45051 18/09/2013 34 10.30 14.00 £985 x

SIA Approved - Award in Door Supervision PFC00056 22/10/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £195 x x x xPFC00056 18/02/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £195 x x x xPFC00056 08/07/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £195 x x x x

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Award in Supervising Food Safety PFC00089 09/09/2013 1 09.00 17.00 £250 x x xPFC00089 23/01/2014 3 09.00 17.00 £250 xPFC00089 23/06/2014 1 09.00 17.00 £250 x x x

NVQ in Professional Cookery PGB45061 18/09/2013 34 10.30 14.00 £3,345 x

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EL 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

PYY45060 01/10/2013 4 09.00 17.00 £405 x x xPYY45060 10/03/2014 4 09.00 17.00 £405 x x x

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Advanced Spanish ConversationPFC00040 19/09/2013 32 15.00 16.30 £300 x

PCDL Spanish for BeginnersPYY95690 19/09/2013 33 18.30 20.30 £220 x

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GCSE Spanish

PGA20271 17/09/2013 34 18.30 20.30 £330 x

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AS Level Spanish

PGA20341 18/09/2013 34 18.30 20.30 £759 x

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PGB65091 09/01/2014 34 18.00 21.00 £675 x

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Award in Active Healthy Living

PGB65130 09/01/2014 20 18.00 21.00 £250-£450* x




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EL 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

PFC00092 17/09/2013 20 18.00 21.00 £650 xPFC00092 14/01/2014 20 18.00 21.00 £650 x

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Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

PGA25380 19/09/2013 33 18.00 21.00 £1,417 x

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EL 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

PFC00101 10/09/2013 16 18.00 21.00 £430 xPFC00101 04/02/2014 16 18.00 21.00 £430 x

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Diploma for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Year 1 (60 Credits)

PFC00091 18/09/2013 34 14.00 20.30 £1,635 x

ILT in the Lifelong Learning Sector University Diploma (Accredited UoB) HGA25111 13/09/2013 TBC 13.00 15.00 TBC x

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Year 1HGA25071 16/09/2013 30 13.15 17.45 TBC x

Professional Certificate in Education Year 1HGA25071 16/09/2013 30 13.15 17.45 TBC x

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Award for Resort Repping

PGB55151 17/09/2013 20 18.00 21.00 £240 x

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Award in Drawing & Painting for Adults PGA05411 19/09/2013 13 18.15 20.30 £240-£440* x

Certificate in Beginners’ Photography for Adults PGA05400 18/09/2013 24 18.00 20.30 £240-£440* x

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Certificate in Intermediate Photography for Adults PGA05311 02/10/2013 22 18.00 20.30 £375 x

Certificate in Creative Crafts for Adults PGA05380 19/09/2013 24 18.00 20.30 £375 x

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Certificate in Creative Crafts for Adults

PGA05471 19/09/2013 24 18.00 20.30 £940 x




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NEBOSH - Management of Health & Safety (NGC1) PFC00075 28/10/2013 6 09.00 17.00 £455 xPFC00075 07/04/2014 6 09.00 17.00 £455 x

NEBOSH - General Certificate Pathway (NGC2 & 3)PFC00076 10/01/2014 7 09.00 17.00 £545 xPFC00076 18/07/2014 7 09.00 17.00 £545 x

Grantham College Business Development Centre is located in The George Shopping Centre in Grantham. They offer a flexible approach to learning with delivery in the workplace to meet the individual needs of employers and employees. They offer NVQs, Apprenticeships and bespoke management training opportunities as well as Information Technology and Personal, Community Development Learning (PCDL).

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Business Development CentreCourse Title: Cost: Runs on:

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EL 2

NVQ Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Diploma Wood Occupations £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Diploma Plumbing & Heating £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Diploma Trowel Occupations £1,300 F L E X I

Diploma Retail Skills £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Sales £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Customer Services £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Contact Centre Operations £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Team Leading £1,300 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Business & Administration £1,300 F L E X I

Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce £1,300 F L E X I

Diploma Health & Social Care £1,300 F L E X I

Certificate for Proficiency in Food Industry Skills £1,300 F L E X I

It’s not just for businessWhilst we offer bespoke and packaged learning for many businesses, we also offer training for individuals. Whether you want to gain some IT skills at our flexible ‘drop-in’ centre conveniently located in the town centre, or you want to try Drawing and Painting at the College’s modern Arts Centre, we can help. We offer courses that start throughout the year and at all levels to suit your needs, please ask for details at the reception based on the second floor of The George Centre.



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Business Development Centre

Course Title: Cost: Runs on:

LEV

EL 3

A1 Assessor Award 6317-30 (Units 1) £200 F L E X I

A1 Assessor Award 6317-31 (Unit 2) £600 F L E X I

A1 Assessor Award 6317-32 (Unit 3) £600 F L E X I

A1 Assessor Award 6317-33 (Units 1,2&3) £825 F L E X I

NVQ Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair £4,000 F L E X I

NVQ Diploma Customer Service £1,985 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Advice & Guidance £1,985 F L E X I

NVQ Diploma Business & Administration £1,985 F L E X I

NVQ Certificate Management £1,985 F L E X I

Diploma for Children & Young People’s Workforce £2,500 F L E X I

Diploma Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools £1,985 F L E X I


LEV

EL 4

V1 Verifier Award 6317-41 (Unit 402) £700 F L E X I

V1 Verifier Award 6317-40 (Unit 4) £250 F L E X I

Diploma Advice & Guidance £1,985 F L E X I


LEV

EL 5 Diploma Leadership for Care (Adults) £3,500 F L E X I

Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care Management £3,500 F L E X I

NVQ Diploma in Management £3,000 F L E X I

LEV

EL 7

NVQ Diploma in Management £3,500 F L E X I

Professional qualifications and on-site training

We have a track record in helping local businesses make the most of their most valuable asset – their staff. Recent clients have included Anglian Water and Laurens Patisseries, and the results speak for themselves. Call us today and discover how training could benefit your business and put you ahead of the competition.

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Employability and ICT Skills Course Title: Eligibility:

ENTR

Y 3

Award in Using ICT (QCF) (Switch on to IT) OPEN TO ALL

LEV

EL 1

Award in IT User Skills (ITQ) OPEN TO ALLECDL Essentials OPEN TO ALLEmployability Skills - Assessing Myself for Work UNEMPLOYED ONLYEmployability Skills - Budgeting UNEMPLOYED ONLYEmployability Skills - CVs UNEMPLOYED ONLYEmployability Skills - IT Security UNEMPLOYED ONLYEmployability Skills - Interviews UNEMPLOYED ONLYEmployability Skills - Work Placements UNEMPLOYED ONLYIT Skills for Work Portfolio - Email UNEMPLOYED ONLYIT Skills for Work Portfolio - Internet UNEMPLOYED ONLYIT Skills for Work Portfolio - Using Mobile Devices UNEMPLOYED ONLYIT Skills for Work Portfolio - Word Processing UNEMPLOYED ONLYITQ Certificate (Clait) OPEN TO ALLReturn to Work with IT Skills: Tackle Technology OPEN TO ALL

LEV

EL 2

ECDL Extra OPEN TO ALLEmployability Skills - Assessing Myself for Work UNEMPLOYED ONLY

Employability Skills - Budgeting UNEMPLOYED ONLY

Employability Skills - CVs UNEMPLOYED ONLY

Employability Skills - Interviews UNEMPLOYED ONLY

Employability Skills - Work Placements UNEMPLOYED ONLY

Return to Work with IT Skills Tackle Technology OPEN TO ALL

LEV

EL 3

ECDL Advanced Presentations OPEN TO ALLECDL Advanced Databases OPEN TO ALLECDL Advanced Spreadsheets OPEN TO ALLECDL Advanced Word Processing OPEN TO ALL

Personal and Community Development Learning (PCDL)

We offer a wide range of FREE short taster courses to help you discover new interests. Tasters include: Introduction to CAD 3D, Ceramics, Computer Maintenance, DIY, Cupcakes and many others.

For a full list of taster courses available and to pre-book your place please contact us on 01476 400260.

Personal & Community Development Learning courses are supported by Lincolnshire County Council.



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We offer a wide range of A Level subjects, including the traditional English, Maths, Sciences and slightly less traditional Anthropology, Law and Sociology. Students are normally expected to complete four AS Levels in the first year, followed by three A2 subjects in year two.

CASE STUDYTracey Lamb – AS/A-Levels

As well as being one of our top A Level students, Tracey volunteers as a Platinum Young Ambassador for the Inspire+ Charity. In recognition of her charity work, last summer Tracey was asked to be a Torch Bearer for the 2012 Olympics. Tracey is coming to the end of her A Level studies and has received a conditional offer from Nottingham Trent, her first-choice University, where she will be studying Sports Science & Sport Management.

AS/A LEVELSIn 2012 the overall A Level pass rate was 95%. Many of our students went on to study at Universities in locations including Sheffield, York, Nottingham, Lincoln, Falmouth and Leeds.

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AS/A Levels

Course Title: Cost: Runs on:

AS/A2 Accounting £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 Anthropology £720/£1,987 F L E X I

AS/A2 Biology £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Business Studies £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 Chemistry £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Economics £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 English Language £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 English Literature £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 Environmental Studies £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Fine Art £940/£2,580 F L E X I

AS/A2 Further Maths £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 History £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 ICT £940 F L E X I

AS/A2 Law £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 Maths £720 F L E X I

AS/A2 Media Studies £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Photography £940 F L E X I

AS/A2 Physics £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Physical Education £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Psychology £810 F L E X I

AS/A2 Sociology £720 F L E X I

AS Level Spanish £755 F L E X I



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Take It To The Next LevelHigher Education is about taking your education to the next level. A range of qualification levels are offered by the College – this will enable you to start at the right level and progress on to further qualifications. Through our partner associations with the University of Bedfordshire and Bishop Grosseteste University; you have the opportunity to study right up to degree level.

The illustration opposite shows the different types of Higher Education qualifications offered by the College, the entry requirements needed for each level and how the qualifications compare against each other.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Level 4 ■ HNC ■ NVQ 4

Entry Requirements:Dependent on course.

Level 5 ■ Foundation Degree ■ HND ■ NVQ 5

Entry Requirements:2 A Levels, Access or equivalent, AVCE, or National Diploma.

Level 6 ■ Degree

Entry Requirements:Dependent on course, guidance will be given.

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Higher Education (Levels 4, 5, 7)AAT Diploma Accounting

HNC / HND Art & Design

HNC / HND Business

Foundation Degree Children, Families & Community Health

HNC / HND Computing & Systems Development

HNC / HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

HNC / HND Health & Social Care

HNC / HND Public Services

Foundation Degree Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Foundation Degree Sports Coaching

Graduate Diploma / Diploma Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Formerly PGCE/Cert Ed)

University Diploma Information & Learning Technology (ILT) in the Lifelong Learning Sector

University Diploma Mentoring in Education • Teaching English (Literacy CPD) or • Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy CPD) in the Lifelong Learning Sector

The Intermediate Certificate Human Resource Management

OCR Diploma Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Adults)

ILM Diploma Management

ILM NVQ Diploma Management



HIGHER EDUCATION TIMES & DATESYear 1 Full-Time: 13 hours over 4 daysYear 1 Part-Time: 7 hours a week, 30 weeks per year



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Work Club Our dedicated team will support you to search for employment, create CVs, complete application forms and boost your confidence with interview skills. We can also offer advice on becoming self-employed and starting your own business.

Business Development Centre at The George Shopping Centre Mondays from 9.30am – 4.30pm.

For more information contact Anita Porter at [email protected] or on 01476 400256.

Open Events

10 June 2013 – 5.00pm – 8.00pm22 August 2013 – 12.00pm – 6.00pm23 September 2013 – 5.00pm – 8.00pm11 November 2013 – 5.00pm – 8.00pm3 February 2014 – 5.00pm – 8.00pm9 June 2014 – 5.00pm – 8.00pm Open Evenings will take place at both Grantham College and Grantham College in Sleaford unless otherwise stated.

Applying for a Part-Time course is easy. Just try our online form at www.grantham.ac.uk/apply

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1. Choose your courseFor most of our courses the information in this guide should be sufficient for you to decide if they are right for you. If you would like further information, you can either come and visit our Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment team, Freephone 0800 0521 577 or visit www.grantham.ac.uk

2. Complete the application formPlease visit www.grantham.ac.uk/apply to apply online. Places can be limited – so don’t delay or you could miss out!

3. Come in to CollegeSo you can be sure that the course will be right for you and to allow you to meet the staff, following receipt of the completed application form all potential students are asked to come in for an interview.

4. Pay the course and registration feesBefore your enrolment can be processed you will need to pay the appropriate course fees. The tuition fee that you will need to pay is, in many cases, a contribution towards the real cost of providing the course, as many of the courses are subsidised by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) or Education Funding Agency (EFA), who are our funding partners. The following payment rules apply to all fees:

5. Apply anytimeApply online or call our Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment desk who will send you an application form, or by dropping in to the College to speak to one of our advisers.



Ways to ApplyYou can apply for a place at the College at any point during the year. However, because courses can become oversubscribed it is advisable to apply as early as possible.

In personThe Information, Advice, Guidance & Enrolment team are happy to help you apply for a Part-Time course, simply call them on 0800 0521 577 to book an appointment.

Via the websiteYou can apply for a Part-Time course by filling out the Part-Time application form from the website via www.grantham.ac.uk/apply

Fees under £250Must be paid in full at enrolment.

Fees £250 and overCan be paid in instalments (this service has a £15 administration charge). Details are available on request.

Credit CardsYou can pay your course fees by credit card (no additional fee is payable).

Sponsored studentsIf your employer is paying your fees you must support your enrolment with a letter from your employer, stating the purchase order number if required.

ApprenticeshipsIf you are on an Apprenticeship you will need to have your enrolment endorsed by the appropriate agency before it can be accepted.

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Web www.grantham.ac.uk Email [email protected]

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OPEN EVENTS10 June 20135.00pm – 8.00pm

22 August 201312.00pm – 6.00pm

23 September 20135.00pm – 8.00pm

11 November 20135.00pm – 8.00pm

3 February 20145.00pm – 8.00pm

9 June 20145.00pm – 8.00pm

After 4:30pm free car parking spaces are available to students and visitors. These are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Additional car parking can be found at the public car park situated in Welham Street, close to the main campus. Bicycle storage is available on the main campus.

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